Norwegian superstar powers to sprint gold at Milano-Cortina 2026
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continued today with the men’s sprint in classic technique in Val di Fiemme, Italy. Check out the results.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo, from Norway, delivered a commanding performance, claiming Olympic gold in the sprint race in classic technique – complete results from the men’s event.
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo crossed the finish line in a winning time of 3:39.74, claiming the gold medal.
Ben Ogden, from the United States, secured the silver medal, finishing 0.87 seconds back, while Norway’s Oskar Opstad Vike completed the podium in third place, 6.81 seconds behind the winner and secured the bronze medal.
Lauri Vuorinen, from Finland, and Jiří Tuž, from Czechia, rounded out the top five, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.
Top 6, Sprint Classic, Men
- Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (NOR), 3:39.74
- Ben Ogden (USA), +0.87
- Oskar Opstad Vike (NOR), +6.81
- Lauri Vuorinen (FIN), +11.65
- Jiří Tuž (CZE), +18.54
- Erik Valnes (NOR), +34.84
Complete results can be found HERE
Also Read: Program for cross-country skiing at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
FACTS 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games – Cross-Country Skiing
- When: Saturday 7, to Sunday, February 22, 2026
- Who: Elite national skiers – women and men
- Where: Val di Fiemme, Italy
- What: Milano-Cortina 2026
Saturday, February 7: 20km Skiathlon C/F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 13:00 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Women
Sunday, February 8: 20km Skiathlon C/F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:30 CET: 20km Skiathlon C/F, Men
Tuesday, February 10: Sprint C Women and Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 9:15 CET: Sprint Quali C, Women
- 9:55 CET: Sprint Quali C, Men
- 11:45 CET: Sprint Final C, Women
- 12:15 CET: Sprint Final C, Men
Thursday, February 12: 10km Interval Start F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 13:00 CET: 10km Interval F, Women
Friday, February 13: 10km Interval Start F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 11:45 CET: 10km Interval F, Men
Saturday, February 14: 4×7.5km Relay C/F Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:00 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Women
Sunday, February 15: 4×7.5km Relay C/F Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 12:00 CET: 4×7.5km Relay C/F, Men
Wednesday, February 18: Team Sprint Women and Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 9:45 CET: Team Sprint F Quali, Women
- 9:45 CET: Team Sprint F Quali, Men
- 11:45 CET: Team Sprint F, Women
- 11:45 CET: Team Sprint F, Men
Saturday, February 21: 50km Mass Start C Men (More information can be found HERE)
- 11:00 CET: 50km Mass Start C, Men
Sunday, February 22: 50km Mass Start C Women (More information can be found HERE)
- 10:00 CET: 50km Mass Start C, Women
Complete program for the Winter Olympic Games can be found HERE
Val di Fiemme, a classic Nordic skiing venue, promises thrilling racing on courses steeped in Olympic history. Fans around the World will have the chance to cheer on athletes across all distances, from explosive sprints to grueling marathons.
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